Football Coaching Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

Get an introduction to Football Coaching with our 1-year Football Coaching Certificate of Higher Education course; the first year of the linked degree.

Through a strategic partnership with England Football Learning, you’ll have the opportunity to complete the UEFA C Diploma as part of your Certificate of Higher Education. You’ll develop the coaching knowledge, practical skills and experience to start your coach education journey and take your first step into the football industry.

You’ll develop practical knowledge and skills across four connected areas. You’ll learn how to design and deliver effective coaching sessions, understand how talent is identified and supported, use performance analysis to assess players and teams, and begin building your professional profile as a coach. Together, these skills give you the foundations to develop players, improve team performance and make effective decisions in coaching environments.

You’ll be taught by UEFA and FA qualified staff who bring extensive experience from across the game, with access to high-profile partners who connect your learning directly to the football industry.

Whether you’re just starting out or already an experienced coach, there’s a route built for you. This certificate is the first year of our BSc (Hons) Football Coaching, so you can continue into Level 5 and build on your UEFA C with deeper football science, advanced performance analysis and an independent project of your own. Stay the course and you’ll turn your experience into a lasting career in coaching, player development, performance analysis, or the wider football industry. See our entry requirements for more details.